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While the U.S. economy seems to have made a bit of a rebound, the jobs that are available today are not the same kinds of jobs that were lost during the Great Recession which began in late 2008. In a recent article discussing a newly released report, “America’s Divided Recovery: College Haves and Have-Nots”, the … Read More »

With unpaid training or internships, employers must consider who has the ‘primary benefit’ from the relationship. A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit says that employers must consider who the “primary beneficiary” of the relationship is when providing training or internships. The case involves plaintiffs who participated in uncompensated … Read More »

The low number of employees that participate in a company’s retirement program could be attributed to the way that benefits are promoted and explained to workers. These plans are among some of the biggest rewards offered by an employer to reward their employees, but they remain underutilized even in companies where employer contributions are matched. … Read More »

Ask any manager how they feel about allowing workers to work remotely from home and you will get a very strong sense of nervousness on their part.   Most middle managers and many executives have more than a little trepidation about workers not being where they can be closely watched on a constant basis.   HR professionals … Read More »

There is absolutely no doubt that today’s so-called “gig economy” has created a series of challenges for HR professionals.  With this newer style employment option comes additional paperwork, stricter compliances from both state and federal regulators, and a constant turnover of temp workers.  For some companies, using a PEO or professional employer organization can help … Read More »

In Spain and other Latin countries, taking an afternoon nap or siesta was a tradition.  In warmer climates, it was considered a healthy practice after the intake of food to rest rather than exert the body. Today, workers know that to maintain productivity, they have to keep an eye on their health.  A short afternoon … Read More »

Treating employees fairly and in accordance with the law is important.  Knowing what the law is and sticking to it is of paramount importance to management and HR professionals. Because of recent court decisions, it has been made clear that judges and juries are willing to not only rule against companies who violate labor laws … Read More »

On May 18th, 2016, President Obama and Secretary Perez announced the publication of the Final Overtime Regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that appeared on the federal agency on May 17th. On May 23rd, these new rules were signed into law. What it does is extend overtime pay protections to an estimated 4 … Read More »

There is a great deal of misperceptions about the PEO industry, especially when it comes to who pays for workers’ compensation insurance and how any claims are handled with an employer who uses the services of a PEO. Because employers have responsibilities to take care of employee employment taxes, worker’s compensation insurance, there were concerns … Read More »

With all of the recent focus on income equality, a recent survey found that four of every five employees would prefer a 3 percent salary raise without a promotion than to get a promotion or increase in title without a raise. Additionally, according to a study conducted on April 20 by the online HR services … Read More »

With added media attention on veterans, it’s important to see beyond the hype and look objectively at the talent pool that veterans offer to the workforce. According to Peter A. Gudmundsson, CEO and president of Loveland, Ohio-based RecruitMilitary, getting past the personal biases and preconceived notions about veterans and what they offer as an employee … Read More »

According to new statistics released by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), as of April 1st of 2016, some 14% of the approximately 600,000 employers using E-Verify are located in Georgia. This places that state as the highest out of all 50 states in utilizing E-Verify. That means that some 82,046 employers in Georgia have … Read More »

All across the United States, Fight for $15 rallies, such as the ones held globally April 14, have drawn tens of thousands of participants at each location. Some states and cities have increased their minimum wage to $15 an hour voluntarily and have been in the process of doing so far longer than just this … Read More »

Many parents will opt to bring their children to their jobs for the annual “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” on April 28th. While this annual event is popular around the country, it does present the topic of just when is it appropriate to bring your children to work and when isn’t it? … Read More »

What if, after an arduous search for that one person who is ideal for a position, you find the perfect candidate only to find out that she is eight-and-a-half months pregnant? Letting her simply slip through your company’s fingers would be a big mistake – but what about your company’s paid family leave rules? Would … Read More »

In spite of all of our modern technological advances, people are busier at work than ever before and losing sleep in the process. While some may find sleep to be a bit of an annoyance or something that they can skimp on, the truth is that not getting enough sleep can cost you and the … Read More »

When workers make use of wellness programs, it seems a win all the way around. For the time and money that is invested for wellness, there also seems to be a connection between a healthier workforce and the bottom line for the company. According to data assembled by Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), it was … Read More »

For Ted Corley, founder of The TAPO Institute, a consulting firm that focuses on the generationally-driven shift in beliefs and values that has redefined the meaning of “inclusive” leadership, his first introduction to workers known as Millennials was during his time at Abercrombie & Fitch. In his position of overseeing settlements against the company for … Read More »

For Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh, having 50 employees opt to quit was not necessarily a bad thing. The beginning of the new year was the deadline put forth by the company for 150 employees to decide whether to take a generous severance package or begin under the company’s new structure of being a Holacracy. This … Read More »

The beginning of 2016 marks not only a new year but some trends in human resources that need to be watched for in the coming months. Keeping abreast of the changes and trends can help companies in attracting and retaining employees for their organizations. Some of the changes include: 1. Changes to Paid Overtime: The … Read More »